Johnny Ruffo’s manager Claire McLennan thanked fans for their support after he recently revealed he was diagnosed with an aggressive brain cancer.
In a statement to Daily Mail Australia, the CMC Talent agent said the former Home And Away actor, 29, and his family are grateful for the support from his followers and well wishers.
‘Johnny is staying positive through this battle and has the amazing support of his family, friends and of course all of you (his fans).’
Staying strong: In a statement to Daily Mail Australia Johnny Ruffo’s manager Claire McLennan has thanked fans to ‘keep him in your thoughts and prayers’ after he revealed he was diagnosed with an aggressive brain cancer
‘Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers,’ she added.
Speaking to Yahoo7 Be Friday, Claire said that Johnny is with his family at the moment.
‘He’s gotten so much support from everyone and it’s just been lovely – there are still good people in this world.’
Claire went on to explain the former X-Factor contestant is, ‘trying to ‘keep positive’ in the ‘awful situation’.
She said: ‘It’s scary and frightening this one. Especially for anyone going through this.’
Support: Claire said ‘Johnny is staying positive through this battle and has the amazing support of his family, friends and of course all of you (his fans)’
Family time: She went on to explain the former X-Factor contestant is, ‘trying to ‘keep positive’ in the ‘awful situation’
Last Thursday, Johnny took to Instagram to reveal he was starting ‘aggressive’ treatment for brain cancer.
‘It was a bit of a shock and I’ve got an interesting journey ahead and a bit of a battle,’ the actor wrote.
‘I am starting aggressive treatment for the next few months to fight the diagnosis of brain cancer. Please stay positive for me and I’ll try to update you guys on my progress.’
The X-Factor Australia star told Daily Mail Australia that he went to hospital on the Sunday, with a migraine, before being rushed into surgery.
She added: ‘It’s scary and frightening this one. Especially for anyone going through this’
Reaching out: Claire is the latest in a large group stars and personalities who have reached out and including Taylor Henderson
Since the shock announcement, Australian stars and personalities who have reached out and sent their well wishes to former Home and Away star after he revealed he has brain cancer.
‘We’re all here for you. I can’t believe what I’m reading mate,’ former X-Factor Australia star Taylor wrote on Thursday evening.
‘It’s just not sinking in. We’re all here for you Johnny and without a doubt… we’re all praying for you. Look after yourself big fella!’
Miranda Kerr’s mother, Therese, meanwhile commented: ‘Sending you so much love and healing energy, gorgeous soul!’
Struggles: The X-Factor Australia star told Daily Mail Australia that he went to hospital on the last Sunday, with a migraine, before being rushed into surgery